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Just some of the entertainment to feature at the 2015 Berry Show:

Dairy Cattle Show Show Jumping

Beau Mullins teaching his dogs to work sheep Greg Glasgow and his stockhorses.

Children’s Pet Show Watch the Woodchips Fly

The Wild RodeoBeef Cattle ShowAnimal Nursery

Haymaking demonstrationFMX

Young Farmer Challenge FinalBerry Showgirl

Culinary Delights from the Berry Show Ladies Auxiliary

The main ring will be alive with horses, cattle, community groups, fl oats and tractors fi reworks spectacular!

See Pages 3 and 10-14 for your complete guide to this year’s show.

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Fireworks for a Berry Community Adventure PlaygroundThe majority of the proceeds from the New Years Eve Fireworks Spectacular will go toward developing an adventure playground in North Street Berry.

ROTARY CLUB’S VISIONThe vision for a Children’s Adventure Playground recognizes the need for an exciting place to play, exercise and to have fun, plus to develop an attraction to encourage young families to visit Berry.

DESIGN FEATURESThe concept is to provide a diverse range of settings for children and their families and carers to enjoy, regardless of their level of ability.• The playground should be physically accessible and socially

inclusive, designed to facilitate children of different abilities playing together.

• It should have graded challenges help children to develop their physical skills, confi dence and gain a sense of satisfaction.

• The play spaces should support children to ponder over details of nature, to play creatively with loose materials, to imagine and to role play.

• It could also include a mini roadway track to enable learning of road rules, senior’s fi tness stations, BBQ picnic areas, garden landscaping and toilets.• It should be fun, exciting and demand a return visit.The Rotary Club of Berry thanks everyone for attending the Fireworks Spectacular. Together, we can make the dream of an adventure playground a reality.

Saturday 28 February - Berry Branch of the Red Cross will be holding a Garage Sale this month. See Page 8 for details.

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The 127th Show is ready to go on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st January 2015 and will be “The Greatest Show in Town”. Show entry adult $12 each day or two day $20, child under 16yo $5 daily.The Pavilion format remains the same as last year with most Judging being held on Wednesday and Thursday. Entries close Monday 26th January 2015, at 5pm for the following:- Needlework, Knitting, Three Wool Garments, Tapestry, Spinning and Weaving, Craft, Woodwork, Pottery, Jams Jellies and Pickles, Art, Porcelain Painting, Porcelain Dolls and Photography. Entries close Tuesday 27th January 2015, at 5pm for the following:- Farm Produce, Dairy Produce, Fruit, Vegetables, Plants, Cooking, and Junior. Entries close Wednesday 28th January 2015, at 5pm for the following:- Flowers, Cut Blooms and Dahlias. They are the deadline closing at 5pm but don’t leave it to the last minute entries taken every day through January before the closing date. The Offi ce will be opened on Monday 26th January for fi nal entries.As last year the Beef Cattle will be displayed and Judged on Saturday; this should allow greater participation of local graziers that have other work on weekdays. The Dairy Cattle will still be on Friday also allowing extra room for greater numbers. Entries closing on Tuesday 27th January 2015 at the Offi ce by 5pm for both Beef and Dairy Cattle.The Horse Section to be entered by computer on Global by Monday 26th January 2014 with little change from last year.The Grand Parade will be on Saturday this will allow more people to view this spectacle of “The Greatest Show in Town”.Members who are fi nancial will have received their Show Schedule and wrist bands. Show Schedules will be available to the public at Nowra Tourist Information Centre, Pottering Around, Berry. Also on our website from mid-November at:- www.berryshow.org.au which has the full schedule able to be viewed or printed. Membership taken every day up to and including the Thursday 29th January 2015, Adults $15 Children (UNDER 16yo) $5 (payment, Name and address, children’s DOB) at the Offi ce each weekday. Alternatively, mail information and fee to PO Box 173 Berry 2535.Remember, Entries taken every weekday through January before the closing date at the Offi ce 10am to 5pm or just put the form through the mail slot in the door if not attended.See you at the Greatest Show in Town,Jim Bieler - Honorary Secretary, 4464 1567

Berry ShowLadies Auxiliary Join us at the 2015 Berry ShowWorking at the Berry Show is a very positive way to help your community and to see another side of your great show. If you can spare 2-4 hours on Thursday, Friday or Saturday 29th, 30th and 31st of January come and help out at the Berry Show. Phone Mary on 0411 244 673 to arrange a suitable time.

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Sustainable FuturesWelcome to the new year. 2014 saw a surge of activity in Berry around the principle of sustainability, with the funding of reusable cups and bags by the Berry Alliance, and a push by the community group, Only One Earth, towards making Berry plastic bag free. Unfortunately, a surge of holiday makers temporarily pushed plastic bag use in the wrong direction, but it has been encouraging to see residents taking up the offer of reusable items, and putting them to use. Our thanks to the local retailers who assisted with distribution after the Christmas Parade give away. If you still have not exchanged your Town Crier voucher for a Keepcup or bamboo bag, we have a few left over. Alliance committee members can let you know how to redeem your voucher. Thanks also to the dedicated few at OOE, who have worked hard to raise community awareness about reducing our reliance on plastic bags.Over recent months several interesting news stories have highlighted initiatives by individuals and communities who are actively taking control of their futures. Links to all these stories are below. Lauren Singer, a young New Yorker, has made no rubbish for the past two years. She is proof that you don’t need to live a totally alternative, hippy lifestyle to be low impact. Boyan Slat, an even younger Dutch man, is dedicating his energy to a larger issue; the huge volume of plastics polluting our oceans. The Byron Bay community are pushing for the fi rst Australian community-owned solar power electricity generator, this comes after German citizens in Hamburg voted in 2013 to buy back the electricity grid in a bid to take control back from the private sector. Berlin

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residents are looking to follow suit. While it is hard to fi nd defi nitive fi gures, various sources estimate transmission and distribution losses account for up to 10% of electricity generation, with 10% of the energy content of coal being lost in combustion. These losses are covered in the cost of electricity to the consumer, making local renewable generation of power fi nancially viable.While many people link the issue of sustainability only with the environment, it is also an important factor for fi nancial investment. If you hold shares or have funds in superannuation, you may wish to investigate this issue further. Companies now have to consider future clean sourcing of water and ingredients, and these decisions impact directly on their shareholders. A newly opened Sydney bakery is the fi rst business in Australia to have a closed loop environmental system; all organic waste in processed on site into compost that is then made available to customers and suppliers; all grey water is used in the newly planted native garden; hives of bees on the rooftop produce honey for their cafes; and large storage onsite means less fl our packaging and fewer truck deliveries. These measures lead to cost cutting in rubbish and recycling removal.The Rockerfeller Brothers Fund withdrew from fossil fuel investments in September 2014 in favour of renewable energy sources. The Rockerfeller family are the heirs of a dynasty that made their money in oil. You can bet this decision was not made from a purely altruistic stand point; fi nancial advisors would

have seen divesting in fossil fuels as a sound fi nancial decision, as well as an ethical and a symbolic gesture regarding the future vision for the Fund.Responsible and ethical investors have pushed retailers and manufacturers to improve the treatment of Bangladesh garment workers after the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in 2013. Global investors have also been working to support the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, which in turn protects the forests of Malaysia and Indonesia.Investment in businesses that are committed to sustainability is a sound fi nancial decision; the annual study by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia reveals a consistent margin of return above mainstream investments since 2002. The 2014 RIAA Benchmark Report for Australia and New Zealand states that, “Core responsible investment Australian equities funds have outperformed the ASX 300 index and the large cap Australian equities fund average over 1, 3, 5 and 10 years.” Food for thought as we head into 2015.http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-16168/i-havent-made-any-trash-in-2-years-heres-what-my-life-is-like.html?http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-29631332http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-27/byron-bay-pushes-for-community-owned-clean-energy/5920272http://energytransition.de/2013/10/hamburg-citizens-buy-back-energy-grid/http://theweek.com/article/index/268613/why-the-rockefellers-are-betting-on-renewable-energy


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Classical strains from a Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra quartet and a festively decorated hall welcomed 100 B&DGC members and guests to our annual Christmas party in December. With time and space to mingle and chat, a delicious meal of roasts and salads and the camaraderie that shared interests brings, the evening was a fi tting end to another enjoyable club year before the summer break.With the festive season now over, we are back out in the garden. During summer, early morning or evening is the preferable time to work with shaded areas given attention over the middle of the day. Watering in the morning rather than evening helps avoid fungal diseases. Do not prune sun damaged foliage yet as this still provides some protection for lower leaves. It may not be too late to make a gardener’s New Year’s resolution to create a shaded entertaining area before Christmas, 2015. This could be as simple as planting a tree or erecting a pergola over a seating area. Deciduous trees and climbers that will let in winter sun are preferable with the beautiful crepe myrtle tree, now fl owering around Berry, one obvious choice. Left unpruned, its attractive trunk patterns will become an added attraction in the garden. The Berry Show is upon us with a visit to the pavilion one of the highlights. B&DGC takes a keen interest in the fruit, vegetable, potted plants, cut fl owers and fl oral arrangement sections, sponsoring a number of awards. We particularly encourage entries of containers of pentas with the award named for our late life member, Betty Miles. Check the Berry Show schedule, stroll around your garden and see what you can enter.The new club year will be launched at a gathering for members in a Woodhill garden on Saturday, 14 February with the fi rst meeting for 2015 following on Tuesday, 17 February in St Luke’s Church hall, Princess Street, at 7.30 pm. The guest speaker, Suzanne Kingsford, will address the topic, “Landscaping with easy care roses”. The talk will focus on the use of roses in mixed garden beds in the English style, rather than separate more formal rose plantings. Suzanne has an extensive rose garden and nursery near Fitzroy Falls and will have some of her roses available for sale. To fi nd out more about our club, contact our secretary, Gail Paton, on 0413 893 508 or visit us on www.berrygardens.org.au Visitors to our meetings are always most welcome.

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Berry & District Garden Club News Berry Bowling ClubA very successful Presentation night held on 6th December in conjunction with the Berry Women’s Club saw the presentation of the awards for 2014 and the handing over of the men’s Grade 3 District Pennants fl ag by Peter Ingram Chairman of Directors of Bomaderry Bowling Club Ltd. The raffl e conducted at the presentation night resulted in $291.00 being donated to the Berry Karinya Palliative Care Unit.Programme for the 2015 Club Championships has been drawn up and the fi rst three events will be the Championship Fours which for the fi rst time for the Berry club will be conducted on a single entry basis with the Match Committee fi nalising the actual team structures. The fi nalisation of the Fours will see attention turned to the Minor Singles which will commence mid March and will be followed by the Championship Singles with entries closing on 18th April.During this period the Club will also be busy playing in the District Pennant competition which is programmed to commence late February 2015. Our Club has entered two sides which will probably be playing in grades 2 and 6.Despite the commitments to Club Cham-pionships and District Pennants social bowls will continue to be played at 1.00pm Wednesday and Saturday with bookings being accepted up until 12 noon on day of play on phone 0488 729 229. Additional information regarding the game of bowls and the facilities available at the Berry Club can be obtained from members, staff at the Club rooms or David Armstrong on 4464 1543.g


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GARAGE SALEBerry Branch of the Red Cross will be holding a Garage Sale on Saturday 28th February and Sunday the 1st March 2015. It will be held at 1 Windsor Drive.If you have any unwanted items you would like to donate we would be very grateful. Unfortunately we cannot accept large items of furniture or electrical goods. If you have items you would like to donate please contact Sheila Keats on 4464 2049 and they are to be delivered to Sheila at 1 Windsor Drive. The entrance is on Victoria Street.EBOLA COLLECTION AT BERRY SHOWBerry Branch will once again be collecting for the Ebola Crisis at the Berry Show where we will have a stall near the Grandstand. So please look out for the collection if you would like to contribute to help control this outbreak of a lethal disease.SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE RED CROSSThe Red Cross provides many services. Some of them are in our own local community, others involve serving in other communities or overseas. A good example of this is the work of:BOB HANDBYIf you attended the 100th Birthday Party for the Berry branch of the Red Cross in August 2014 you will remember that Aust-ralian Red Cross water and sanitation specialist, aid worker and Australian Red Cross Ambassador, Bob Hanby was our guest speaker.He has come out of retirement as a water and sanitation specialist for the Red Cross

Horses were an integral part of the human journey to civilization and for many of us they remain a grand passion. Riders are like an International tribe. Although we follow different disciplines and have different breeds we are united by a connection to these remarkable animals. Those of us who ride out and about often encounter the phenomenon of children and adults who are fascinated by the sight of a horse. The Shoalhaven district sees a massive infl ux of tourists at this time of year and many of us are familiar with a passing car slowing down or stopping so the occupants can see our horses; we are regularly approached by city parents and children desperate to pat and interact with our mounts. The expression of wistfulness and excitement on the face of a young child having their fi rst physical encounter with a horse is memorable. Who knows where this fascination comes from? For many of us who came from non-horsy back grounds the love of horses seems almost intrinsic. Our fi rst experience ignites a lifelong love of the equine species.When Berry Riding Club is holding events at our ground we often meet people who were passing by and have come in to fi nd out more about the action. In this district we are fortunate that there are many opportunities for children and adults to learn to ride and join the Equestrian community. The organization “Ready, Steady, Trot” provides children without horses (and sometimes

and has been sent to Kono in Sierra Leone to help set up an Ebola treatment centre. A fresh outbreak of the disease has occurred there with at least 87 people dying.In a recent interview on the ABC he explained that the government is trying to restrict the movement of people in and out of affected areas in order to reduce the spread of the disease. Burying the bodies of those that have died from the disease is also important for this reason. The hospital has, however, been struggling recently as a number of nurses and ambulance drivers have been infected by the disease which has made some of the others scared to do their work.BECOMING A MEMBERIf you wish to fi nd out about becoming involved with or volunteering with the Red Cross contact the Berry Branch of the Red Cross (see Community Groups page of Town Crier for contact details), the Nowra Red Cross Offi ce (1800621433) in Graham St Nowra or go onto the Red Cross website.

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establish the basics of horsemanship. There are several local riding schools and trail riding es-tablishments which give tourists and local people a taste of the pleasure and excitement of horse riding. Many of these people will go on to fi nd ways to include horses in their lives. Berry Riding Club offers opportunities for riders in all disciplines and at all levels to experience competition and training. Our Pink Ribbon Festival which was postponed due to bad weather will now be held at Berry Showground on the weekend of 21st and 22nd February. It presents a wonderful opportunity for all members of the community to drop in and have a look at horses and riders having fun and raising money for charity. Wear Pink!

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Calisthenics is like having all your dance classes – plus physie, gymnastics, singing and acting - rolled into one! It is a competitive performance dance sport, unique to Australia, which develops strength, fl exibility, grace, confi dence and poise through a combination of dance (ballet, modern and folk), marching, gymnastics, singing, acting and apparatus manipulation (clubs and rods). Working in teams it combines the best aspects of sport and art. Children and adults of all ages thrive on the variety and challenges offered in the many facets of Calisthenics.The word calisthenics comes from the Greek words ‘kallos’ for beauty and ‘thenos’ for strength. Its components achieve those physical attributes, whilst also infl uencing the emotional and social development of girls and boys through friendship and teamwork. In their weekly cali class, pupils learn around six routines (one in each of its core disciplines; each with a different costume, each choreographed to music by their coach for them ) concurrently throughout a year, and present these on stage at competitions, concerts and displays.Calisthenics is the oldest and one of the fastest growing artistic sports. Public classes began in the 1880s in Victoria, about 20 years after Berry PS was opened and 25 years before the Berry School Of Arts was built, and took another 133 years to reach us here, with the inception of Diamond Calisthenics Club (DCC) in 2013. The brain child and fruit of the labours of a cali family who’d moved from Sydney, and their coach who couldn’t see them leave the sport, Berry’s own and only dance sport is growing from strength to strength. Great things are on

“Calisth – what –ics” in Berry?Oh, it’s CALISTHENICS!

WHAT ON EARTH IS CALISTHENICS?

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the horizon for the volunteer-run not-for-profi t community group in 2015, as they strive to achieve their mission “To assist our students to shine bright in all aspects of their lives”.DCC’s wonderful coaches are Level 1 accredited through the Australian Sports Commission and include the Shoalhaven’s Young Citizen of the Year. DCC participants have opportunity to compete in solos, duos and team events at State level and beyond, the option of completing a skills exam course, and a great fun weekend of “cali camp’. DCC hold after school classes for 3 year olds (age at 31/12/15) to “Masters” (over 26) and all ages in between. Calisthenics is a great way to have fun and perform whilst developing skills and making friends for life! It requires no experience or pre requisites and really has something for everyone.Classes are held each Tuesday of school term in two studios at Berry School of Arts and Scot’s Presbyterian Church Hall, Alexandra St, Berry: 3-7 years @ 4 - 5pm8-10 years & 11-13 years @ 4.30 - 6.30pm, 14+years & Masters (26+) @ 6.30 - 8.30pm.

For further information including enrolment packs visit the website: www.diamondcalisthenics.comemail - [email protected] phone the Club President on 0414 655 129

BETTER STILL, COME ALONG TO DCC’STRY CALI FOR FREE DAYS 2015

We invite you to join us for our launch days on Tuesdays 3rd and 10th February 2015 at our EXCITING NEW LOCATION to see fi rst-hand the physical, academic, emotional and social benefi ts of calisthenics. Parents are welcome to stay to meet our talented coaching staff including the Shoalhaven’s Young Citizen of the Year and ask any questions!


The Showgirl Competition The Showgirl Competition aims to fi nd a young woman to act as an ambassador for rural NSW. It is not a beauty pageant; the girls must have a genuine interest in, and knowledge of, rural NSW. The Competition encourages the participation and subsequent awareness of rural women’s’ contribution and involvement in

both local communities and rural NSW as a whole.

Contestants are judged on personality, confi dence, ambition, life goals, general knowledge, rural knowledge, presentation and speech. As part of their potential ambassadorial qualities, contestants are also judged on their involvement in, and experience of, rural affairs. This year the 127th Berry Show will

enjoy the energy, beauty and ideas of fi ve wonderful showgirl entrants.

The Berry Show Society wishes to thank Bendigo Bank, McGrath Real Estate, the Waddell family,Nowra Mazda, South Coast Register and all our other sponsors for supporting the Showgirl competition.

The announcement of Berry Showgirl 2015 will be made at the Berry Show on Saturday 31st January at approximately 7pm.

BROOKE BEVAN - Brooke is 19 years of age and is proudly sponsored by The Grange at Berry. With a keen interest in animal welfare, Brooke aims to complete her certifi cate lll in Captive Animals in 2015. Brooke has always wanted to be involved with the Berry Showgirl competition so she can grow her knowledge of the local area, its industries and to make connections within the local community.

TESSA MCMAHON - Tessa is 20 years of age and is proudly sponsored by the Berry Pharmacy. The year 2015 is an exciting one for Tessa as she starts her Advanced Nursing Degree. Tessa thinks it is important for young rural women to celebrate and gain support for the role that they play within the community.

ELIZABETH PRIMROSE - Elizabeth is 22 years of age and is proudly sponsored by Regal Girls Boutique, Berry. Elizabeth is looking forward to starting her Masters of Teaching (Primary) in 2015. Elizabeth has attended the Berry Show for much of her life, she has dreamed of being in the Showgirl competition since she was a little girl.

HEATHER HALLS - Twenty one year old Heather is proudly sponsored by The Berry Tea Shop. Heather is now the proud owner of Gypsy Flora Design in Berry. She entered the Showgirl competition as she saw it as a great way to get involved in the local community and see a different side of the Show and how it brings people together.

DANA MCMULLEN - Dana is 19 years of age and is proudly sponsored by The Berry Ice Creamery. Having completed her higher school certifi cate at the Nowra Anglican College, Dana is busy attending to her role at manager at the Berry Ice Creamery. Dana believes the Showgirl competition will be an amazing experience as well as a great chance to meet new people and get involved in her community.


The Greatest Show in Town Friday 30th & Saturday 31st January 2015

It’s on again, The Greatest Show in Town!

We have another great show in store for our 127th! After some successful changes to the program in 2014 we are happy to once again bring a showcase of ‘The Best of Berry and Beyond’. On Friday morning we will have the Dairy Cattle show with our special international guest judge. The showjumping will also be underway early, so don’t miss your chance to see some of the states best athletes and their horses compete. During the day visit the pavilion, see Beau Mullins teach his dogs to work sheep and Greg Glasgow and his stockhorses. On Friday afternoon bring your children and animals along for the Children’s Pet Show and stay to watch the woodchips fly and enjoy live entertainment at the Axemen & Sawyers Bar. Then the Friday night spectacular, the WILD RODEO.

Start your Saturday with a stop off at the Beef Cattle Show, then head on over to the best Animal Nursery around. Don’t miss the goats or the poultry or the pavilion and set yourself up under the Grandstand and enjoy the culinary delights and hospitality of the Berry Show Ladies Auxiliary. The main ring will be alive with horses, cattle, community groups, floats and tractors at lunch for the Grand Parade and the fun is only getting started. Saturday afternoon the entertainment doesn’t stop, there’s the haymaking demonstration, FMX, working dogs, Beaut Utes, stockhorses, Young Farmer Challenge Final, Berry Showgirl announcement and the fireworks spectacular! Find out more at www.berryshow.org.au, like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter. So put on your hat, pull on your boots and checked shirt and let’s all Get Country for the 127th Berry Show!

Warmest Regards, The Berry Show Committee & The Ladies Auxiliary

New in 2015

This year Berry Show will have the KAOS Freestyle International Motocross Team performing live on the main arena. See them perform high speed jumps and stunts and thrill the crowd. You won’t want to miss this!

Young Farmer Challenge

In 2015 the Young Farmer Challenge is back after being a huge success at last years Berry Show. The winners of the Challenge in 2014, Diamond Genetics Australia, went on to come 2nd in the State at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Watch the Young Farmer Challenge in the main arena on Friday & Saturday.

Bullocks & Heavy Horses

At this years show Ron McKinnon’s Bullocks will ‘show off’ against a team of Heavy Horses. You will see where the pulling power lies… Is it the Brute of the Bullocks or is it true Horse Power? Find out at the Berry Show!

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BERRY SHOW The KAOS FMX Team | Young Farmer Challenge | Heavy Horses | Rodeo


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Yellow Ribbon Sponsors AJ Campbell, The Berry Barn, Berry Christian Churches, Berry Service Centre, Bishops South

Nowra, Bomaderry Country Store, Bomaderry Dental Surgery, Michael Borys, CKB Civil, C Escott, Hamilton Earth Movers, Hollaback Park, Karawi Hill Murray Grey Stud, Manildra

Group, M & C Sharpe, Nowra Truck & Tractor, Stuart Bramley Electrical, Tony Lameri Gardening & Landscaping, Lyn White

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Agricultural Societies Council, Berry Butchery, Berry & District Garden Club, Berry & District Historical Society, Berry Family (Adrienne & Colin), Berry Original Bakery, Berry Men’s Shed, Berry Patchwork, Berry Spinners & Weavers, J & S Bramley, Brandon Family, P Coles, Berry Country Rooster, CWA Berry, Dave Hill Marine, B & A Foreman Rural Contractors, Four Legged Friends, Gillam Family, Good Wool Store, Hungry

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Berry Show Sponsors 2015 Please thank our community sponsors when you see

them or make a purchaseThank you Very Much


APPLICATIONS RECEIVEDCD14/1295 In Ground Swimming Pool & Pool House 26 Clarence St, BERRY 10-Nov-14DA14/2414 New Two Storey Dwelling 6 Lincoln Cl, BERRY 12-Nov-14DA14/2418 Outbuildings - Detached Farm Shed 589 Coolangatta Rd, BERRY 13-Nov-14DA14/2428 Relocated Building & New Deck 40 Clarence St, BERRY 14-Nov-14DA14/2379 Single Storey Dwelling 10 Brangus Cl, BERRY 4-Nov-14CD14/1319 Single Storey Dwelling 9 Brangus Cl, BERRY 26-Nov-14DA14/2468 A Board Advertising Sign, Tear Drop Banner Flag & Merchandise Display 69 Queen St, BERRY 26-Nov-14DA14/2479 Urban Dwelling Additions 1 North St, BERRY 28-Nov-14DA14/2480 Permission to use Existing Motorcycle Sales & Parts 20 Edward St, BERRY 28-Nov-14DA14/2474 Detached Colorbond Machinery Shed 9 Tindalls Lane, BROUGHTON 27-Nov-14CD14/1335 Swimming Pool - In Ground 13 Mount Vista Cl, BERRY 8-Dec-14CD14/1336 Detached Carport/Storage Shed 4 King St, BERRY 8-Dec-14DA14/2510 Change of Use from Garage to Retail 23 Prince Alfred St, BERRY 9-Dec-14SF10428 Residential - demolition of existing structures - 2 lot subdivision - construct 2 new dwellings 61 Queen St, BERRY 10-Dec-14DA14/2530 New Urban Dwelling - Single storey dwelling 2 Huntingdale Park Rd, BERRY 12-Dec-14DA14/2484 Merchandise display on footpath adjacent to shop (Bedroom Bliss) 102 Queen St, BERRY 1-Dec-14DA14/2539 Garages & Carports - detached colourbond garage & carport 104A Kangaroo Valley Rd, BERRY 15-Dec-14CD14/1342 Single Storey Dwelling & Detached Shed Coolangatta Rd, BERRY 16-Dec-14DA14/2546 Miscellaneous - Earth Farm Dam & associated Jetty 83 Agars Lane, BERRY 16-Dec-14SF10430 Two Lot Rural Subdivision 181 Wire Lane, BERRY 18-Dec-14DA14/2573 Single Storey Dwelling 16 Brangus Cl, BERRY 22-Dec-14DA14/2574 Single Storey Dwelling 8 Brangus Cl, BERRY 22-Dec-14CD14/1351 In Ground Swimming Pool 589 Coolangatta Rd, BERRY 23-Dec-14

The following Development Applications, Development Determinations and other items have been notifi ed through the month and in accordance with Berry Alliance policy they have been placed on the Berry Alliance Notice Board in the window of the Post Offi ce, posted on our web site www.berryalliance.org.au and printed in the next available issue of the Town Crier. The Berry Alliance is the Community Consultative Body in Berry and we advertise all items that we are advised of by council so community members can have their say. Please Note: Council now have DA Tracking available on their web site where all details including submissions are displayed for your information. Go to: www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au and go to DA Tracking.

SHOALHAVEN CITY COUNCILNews for Berry

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE BODY - BERRY ALLIANCE

Applications are advertised in accordance with Council’s Community Consultation Policy for Subdivision and Development Applications and the Formulation ofDevelopment Guidelines and Policies. Please note, however, that not all applications on this list will be advertised and that advertising may not commence immediately, particularly if important documentation has been omitted from the application. If an application is required to be advertised, the relevant community associations will be

separately notifi ed of the advertising period and the closing date for receipt of submissions.

APPLICATIONS DETERMINEDSF10402 Strata Title - 3 lot commercial strata subdivision 4-Nov-14 68 Albert St BERRY ApprovedDA14/2187 Dwelling Alterations & Additions including Replacement of Pool Fence & Repositioning of Water Tank 18-Nov-14 60 Harley Hill Rd BERRY ApprovedDA14/2238 Single Storey Dwelling 18-Nov-14 13 Brangus Cl BERRY ApprovedDA14/2296 Berry Christmas Santa Parade & Town Community Event to held at various locations in Berry from Wednesday 3rd December 2014 to Sunday 7th December 2014 (refer to plans and supporting information submitted with the application for additional details) 24-Nov-14 Queen, Alexandra, Albert, Prince Alfred & North Sts & Princes Hwy BERRY ApprovedCD14/1319 Single Storey Dwelling 24-Nov-14 9 Brangus Cl BERRY ApprovedDA14/2072 Alterations & Additions to Existing Hotel 11-Dec-14 91 Queen St BERRY ApprovedDA14/2305 Change of Use to Café and alterations involving the construction of a commercial kitchen disabled toilet and replacement of entry doors. 11-Dec-14 71 Queen St BERRY ApprovedDA14/2484 Merchandise display on footpath adjacent to shop (Bedroom Bliss) 11-Dec-14 102 Queen St BERRY ApprovedDA14/2354 Attached Carport 1-Dec-14 4 Clarence St BERRY ApprovedDA14/2360 Single Storey Dwelling 5-Dec-14 6 Huntingdale Park Rd BERRY ApprovedDA14/2379 Single Storey Dwelling 18-Dec-14 10 Brangus Cl BERRY ApprovedDA14/2414 New Two Storey Dwelling 19-Dec-14 6 Lincoln Cl BERRY ApprovedDA14/2418 Detached Farm Shed 17-Dec-14 589 Coolangatta Rd BERRY ApprovedDA14/2479 Dwelling Alterations and Additions 15-Dec-14 1 North St BERRY Approved

NEWS FROM BERRY MUSEUM Berry Museum is run by the Berry and District Historical Society Inc.

THE BERRY SHOWAs usual the Berry and District historical Society will have a stall near the Grandstand. The display at the stall will be about the women from Berry who volunteered as nurses in the First World War.Please come along and see the display and fi nd out about the Historical Society and its activities. We also, as usual, have for sale our range of books on all aspects of the history of Berry and the surrounding region. HELP NEEDED FOR OUR WORLD WAR I DISPLAYThis display is about the participation of the people of Berry in WWI (see below). We have a substantial collection donated from the community in the museum which is being used for the display.However if you have any relevant information, photographs or artifacts that you would be prepared to lend or let us scan we would be very grateful to be able to include it in the display. BERRY AND WORLD WAR IThe second session of this display, which presents the history of WWI and the participation in it of the people of Berry, will be up by the middle of February. It will be on show until the end of April 2015.It deals with the stories of more of the boys from Berry who enlisted during the war (the earliest enlisters’ stories were given in the fi rst session of this display) and the parts of the war that occurred in Egypt, Gallipoli and the Western Front.So over the next three months come into the museum to see the second instalment of this fascinating story from Berry’s past.

135 Queen Street, Berry 4464 3097• www.berryhistory.org.au • [email protected] Opening hours: Saturday 11am to 2pm • Sunday 11am to 3pm • Mon to Fri in School Holidays from 11am to 2pm.

ALSO OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT OUTSIDE THESE HOURS FOR A VISIT TO THE MUSEUM AS A SPECIAL EVENT FOR YOUR GROUP. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE BERRY AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND HELPING RUN THE MUSEUM, ATTEND LECTURES ABOUT

THE AREA IN WHICH YOU LIVE AND OTHER HISTORICAL TOPIC OF INTEREST AND OPENINGS OF NEW DISPLAYS. AS A MEMBER YOU WOULD RECEIVE “THE CHRONOGRAPH” ABOUT MUSEUM ACTIVITIES.

ENQUIRIES: JENNIFER CLAPHAM, PUBLICITY OFFICER, 0407 661 163


127B Queen Street Berry NSW 2535 T: 4464 1570 F: 4464 3291

The Emporium Food Company is a gourmet deli and café, sourcing

gourmet fare from all over the globe.

If there is something you can’t find we will source it for you.

Or you can sit in-store and enjoy a light lunch with Grinders coffee.

Or you can sit in-store and enjoy a light lunch with Toby’s Estate Coffee.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY25 January - Sunday - Berry Produce Market held 8am to 2pm in Andrew Place Park, 102 Queen Street. Providing fresh produce every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month. Enquiries: contact Tricia on 0425 842 909.30-31 January - Friday & Saturday - The 127TH Berry Show, the Berry Showground.4 February - Wednesday - Computers for Seniors; includes Computer Basics, Email Basics and Apple iPad” - contact Fay Atkins 4464 1426.5 February - Thursday - CCB Meeting, The Berry Courthouse, 6.30pm.6 February - Friday - Choir resumes 9:30 CWA rooms Victoria street Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 216413 February - Friday - CWA Monthly meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 2164.13 February - Friday - RedBerry Quilters sewing day, 9.30am-3.00pm St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry.14 February - Saturday - Berry Produce Market held 8am to 2pm in Andrew Place Park, 102 Queen Street. Providing fresh produce every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month. Enquiries: contact Tricia on 0425 842 909.18 February - Wednesday - Computers for Seniors; includes Computer Basics, Email Basics and Apple iPad” - contact Fay Atkins 4464-1426.22 February - Sunday - Berry Produce Market held 8am to 2pm in Andrew Place Park, 102 Queen Street. Providing fresh produce every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month. Enquires: contact Tricia on 0425 842 909.27 February - Friday - RedBerry Quilters meeting day, 9.30am-12.30pm. St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry.28 February - Saturday - Berry Branch of the Red Cross will be holding a Garage Sale at 1 Windsor Drive Berry (entrance off Victoria Street) Contact Sheila Keats 4464 2049.

FUTURE DATES1 March - Sunday - Berry Branch of the Red Cross will be holding a Garage Sale at 1 Windsor Drive Berry (entrance off Victoria Street) Contact Sheila Keats 4464 2049. 4 March - Wednesday - Computers for Seniors; includes Computer Basics, Email Basics and Apple iPad” - contact: 02 4448 6267.5 March - Thursday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture at the Berry School of Arts at 7.30pm. Presentation: Wagner’s Women, In Life and Music.5 March - Thursday - CCB Meeting, The Berry Courthouse, 6.30pm.13 March - Friday - RedBerry Quilters sewing day, 9.30am-3.00pm. St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry.13 March - Friday - CWA Monthly meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 216418 March - Wednesday - Computers for Seniors; includes Computer Basics, Email Basics and Apple iPad” - contact 02 4448 6267.19 March - Thursday - Seniors week. Berry Men’s Shed health talk commencing at 12 noon Contact David Merrington on 4464 2629 for details.27 March - Friday - RedBerry Quilters meeting day, 9.30am-12.30pm. St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry.28 March - Saturday - Election day Men’s Shed Garage sale and raffl e Berry Uniting Church contact Richard Wiseman 4464 2619.2 April - Thursday - CCB Meeting, The Berry Courthouse, 6.30pm.10 April - Friday - RedBerry Quilters sewing day, 9.30am-3.00pm. St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry. (No meeting day this month)10 April - Friday - CWA Monthly meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 2164.16 April - Thursday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture at the Berry School of Arts at 7.30pm. Presentation: Quilts - Folklore of the Australian ‘Wagga’.1-3 May - Friday through Sunday - “Quilts in May” exhibition, (times to be confi rmed). Berry School of Arts, Alexander Street, Berry.7 May - Thursday - CCB Meeting, The Berry Courthouse, 6.30pm.8 May - Friday - RedBerry Quilters sewing day, 9.30am-3.00pm. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry.8 May - Friday - CWA Monthly meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 2164.21 May - Thursday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture at the Berry School of Arts at 7.30pm. Presentation: Travels in Rajasthan with Rudyard Kipling.

CLUBSREGISTRATION

FOR THE

2015 SEASONWILL BE ON

Thursday 5th FebruarySaturday 7th FebruaryThursday 12th FebruarySaturday 14th February

The fi rst seniors training session will be on Sunday 1st February

Please see our Website http://www.headsberryfc.org.au/

and Facebook page Shoalhaven HeadsBerry Football Club

- for more information. Please contact Paul Eyland

(President) for more information

Tel: 0402 249 219


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22 May - Friday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society half-focus day at Nowra Players Theatre at 9.30am. Presentation: Wessex Explored - the World of Thomas Hardy through paintings of Henry Moule and Walter Tyndale.22 May - Friday - RedBerry Quilters meeting day, 9.30am-12.30pm. St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry.4 June - Thursday - CCB Meeting, The Berry Courthouse, 6.30pm.12 June - Friday - RedBerry Quilters sewing day, 9.30am-3.00pm. St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry.12 June - Friday - CWA Monthly meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 2164.26 June - Friday - RedBerry Quilters meeting day, 9.30am-12.30pm. St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry.2 July - Thursday - CCB Meeting, The Berry Courthouse, 6.30pm. 10 July - Friday - RedBerry Quilters sewing day, 9.30am-3.00pm. St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry10 July - Friday - CWA Monthly meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 2164 24 July - Friday - RedBerry Quilters meeting day, 9.30am-12.30pm. St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry.6 August - Thursday - CCB Meeting, The Berry Courthouse, 6.30pm14 August - Friday - RedBerry Quilters sewing day, 9.30am-3.00pm. St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess St, Berry14 August - Friday - CWA Monthly meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 2164.

Fire Permit Update (19)The Bush Fire Danger Period began in the Shoalhaven on 1st September, 2015.

Fire Permits are required. A permit can be obtained by contacting the Shoalhaven Fire Control Centre on 4424 4424 during business hours or one of the

Permit Issuing Offi cers from Broughton Vale/Berry Rural Fire Brigade: Allan Armstrong (4464 1033), John Milne (0427 641 445),

Brian Coulthart (0417 428 284), or Neil Percival (0412 352 937).

Events and major attractions around Berry - For further informationregarding each event please refer to community group listing on the next page.

January 30th-31st 2015 Berry Show Society Annual Berry ShowMay 23rd Berry Celtic Festival June 17th-24th Berry Alliance host Seniors Week celebrations – Berry June 24th Berry Rotary Club presents the AUGUST Each Year Berry Alliance presents a three week event:AUGUST 5th-27th Le Tour de Berry For more information, Contact: [email protected] (m) 0449 569 059 or writing to P O Box 202 Berry 2535.

August 1st & 2nd Annual Camellia & Floral ShowSeptember 5th-6th Berry Small Farm Field DaysOctober 8th-11th Berry Garden Clubs Annual Garden Festival

BERRYSHOALHAVEN

HEADS JUNIOR RUGBY

LEAGUE CLUB

2015 REGISTRATION DAY

Sunday 22nd February 11am - 1pm at The Berry

Bowling Club

REGO FEE$110.00 per child, cost

includes shorts, socks and training shirt.

All new players must provide an original

birth certicate.

FOR MOREINFORMATION CONTACT

Kathryn (Registrar)0407 416 342 or

Sandra (Secretary)0438 342 722

BERRY COMMUNITY GROUPS If your Berry Community Group is not listed here please return the form sent out or contact the Berry Alliance for the form to complete to register.

Police Assistance Line (non-urgent Police reports) 131 444Berry Police 4464 2175 - Fire and Rescue NSW 4464 1008 or 000 Rural Fire Brigade (Broughton Vale) 4464 1522SES - For Emergency help in fl oods and storms 132 500

Berry Alliance Inc. 0449 569 059PO Box 202 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au

Berry Alliance Town Crier 0428 037 572PO Box 202 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au

Berry Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc. 4464 3122PO Box 216 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berry.org.au

Amnesty International Berry Local Action GroupPO Box 397 Berry NSW 2535 4464 2879Meet - 3rd Thursday each month at 5.30pm, St Luke’s Anglican Church, 68A Princess Street, [email protected] www.berryamnesty.happenings.id.au

Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society - Shoalhaven 4423 5588PO Box 269 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected], 7.30pm at Berry School of Arts

Australian Red Cross 4464 2612PO Box 249 Berry 2535 1st Wednesday each month at 2.00pm, Berry Uniting Church

Australian Labor Party Berry Shoalhaven Heads Branch 4464 396578 Woodhill Mountain Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] Wednesday Monthly, Hotel Berry, 6.30pm meetingBerry Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 903 392Meets every Thursday Night at 7.30pm 34 Alexander Street Berrywww.shoalhavenaa.com.au

Berry Al Anon Family Group For family & friends of problem drinkers 4448 8231Meet every Monday at 6.30pm Berry Uniting Church Hall, Albert Street Berry

Berry Bridge Club INC 4422 3343PO Box 366 Berry 2535 [email protected] Saturdays @ 12.45pm-4.30pm at the Masonic Lodge Community Hall

Berry Community Activities Centre Inc. 4464 1476Berry Community Craft Cottage 12 Prince Alfred St Berry 2535 1st Monday Monthly, 5pm @ Muir House - [email protected]

Berry Computers for Seniors 4448 6267PO Box 103 Berry 2535 [email protected] & 3rd Wednesday monthly, 10 – 12noon Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street Berry.

Berry Community Pre-school 4464 1764PO Box 143 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berrypreschool.org.au

Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee 0458 369 266PO Box 218 Berry 2535 - 2nd Monday Bi-monthly at 5.30pm at the Berry [email protected] www.berrycourthouse.org.au

Berry Crafters & Quilters 4464 3788Meets each Wednesday 10am – 4pm at Muir Cottage, Prince Alfred [email protected]

Berry & District Garden Club 0413 893 508PO Box 122 Berry 2535 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 7.30pm St Luke’s Church Hall, Princess StreetGail Paton - Secretary - [email protected] www.berrygardens.org.au

Berry & District Historical Society Inc. 4464 3097PO Box 153 Berry 2535 [email protected] Monday Monthly, 1pm at the Berry Museum

Berry Ethics Society 0451 153 332PO Box 363 Berry [email protected] 1st Monday of each month at the Berry HotelBerry Evening View Club 4464 1032PO Box 76 Berry 2535 jeanrolfe125.me.com3rd Wednesday monthly, 7pm Berry Bowling ClubBerry Rotary Club 4464 3636PO Box 81 Berry 2535 [email protected] Thursday 6pm for 6.30pm at Bowling Club www.berryrotary.org.au

Berry Landcare 4464 2198PO Box 422 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected] monthly article for working bees.

Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary 4464 169317 Gwenda Avenue Berry 2535 [email protected] Thursday Bi-Monthly (June, Aug etc.) 1.30pm above address.

Berry Masonic Village Auxiliary Inc. 4464 1774PO Box 435 Berry 25353rd Wednesday monthly, 9:30am Activities Room Berry Masonic Village

Berry Meals on Wheels 4464 1604PO Box 221 Berry NSW 2535 3rd Monday monthly at 9am RSL Hall BerryBerry Men’s Shed 4464 3956 / 4464 2619 A.HPO Box 103 Berry 2535 e: [email protected] and Thursdays 9am- 4pm North Street Berry www.berrymensshed.com.au

Berry PlaygroupSt Luke’s Church 68a Princess St, Berry. Fridays 9.30-11.30 Ph: 0400 879 800Facebook: The Berry Playgroup Email: [email protected]

Berry Public School P&C Association 4464 1158PO Box 222 Berry 2535 [email protected]

Berry RSL Sub Branch 4423 1960PO Box 3307 North Nowra 2541 [email protected] Tuesday Monthly at 9.30am Sub Branch Hall-26 Alexandra St Berry

Berry School of Arts 4464 1476Offi ce open Thurs and Fri 10am till 3pm.

Berry Show Society Inc. 4464 1567PO Box 173 Berry 2535Meet 1st Tuesday monthly at Committee Rooms at the [email protected] www.berryshow.org.au

Berry Showground Management Committee 4448 6093PO Box 443 Berry NSW 2535 Meet 2nd Monday Bi-monthly 7.30pm Old Council Chambers24 hour Caretakers / Bookings - Caretakers 0427 605 200

Berry Silver Band (est. 1897) Owen 4464 1250 / Kaye 446512406 Clarence Street Berry 2535 [email protected] Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm, Agricultural Hall, Berry Showground

Berry Shoalhaven Head Rugby League Football ClubPO Box 282 Berry - Meet every 4th Wednesday, 7pm Great Southern Hotel, Berry. Email: [email protected] Berry Shoalhaven Heads Cricket Club 0422 688901PO Box 206 Berry NSW 2535 www.bshcc.nsw.cri cket.com.au2nd Monday of each month during cricket season at the Berry HotelBerry Shoalhaven Heads Junior League 0438 342 722 PO Box 162 Berry 2535 [email protected] Tuesday of the month, 7.30 pm at The Top Pub.

Berry Tennis Club 0419 299 234PO Box 133 Berry NSW 2535 e: [email protected] bi-monthly starting in February each year, Berry Tennis Club, North St Berry

Berry Spinners and Weavers 4448 7575PO Box 377 Berry 2535 [email protected] 10-12noon at Berry Showground Hall

Brogers Creek Landcare 4465 148253 Wattamola Rd Wattamola NSW Andrew.fi [email protected] Saturday of each month 2.30-4.30pm.

Cantares: Community ChoirMonday 7.30 - 9.00 pmScots’ Presbyterian Hall, Alexandra Street BerryContact: Peter Dalmazzo 4448 6164

Country Women’s Association – Berry Branch 4423 2164PO Box 321 Berry 2535 [email protected] Friday each month at 1pm in the CWA Rooms, Victoria StreetContact Marie De La Torre

David Berry Hospital Auxiliary 4464 1774PO Box 285 Berry 2535 [email protected] Monday Monthly, 12.30pm David Berry Hospital Conference Room

Freemasons Lodge Broughton No. 131PO Box 2092 Bomaderry NSW 2541 4421 7346Secretary: John Dyason [email protected]

Gateway Community Garden,141 Woodhill Mountain RdAll welcome, plots available. Contact: Tony Hampson 44641504

Hands Across NSW Inc 4446 0567PO Box 162 Cambewarra NSW 2540 [email protected] 1st Sunday, monthly at Broughton Lodge, Berry Agriculture Hall

Jaspers Brush Airport Action Group Inc.PO Box 428 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected] – as convened www.takeaction.org.au

Knit with Love Lyn 4464 3651c/- 34 Princess St Berry 2535 - [email protected] Friday 1pm – 3pm St Luke’s Anglican church hall starts 8/2/2013 except Dec/Jan

Liberal Party of Australia – Berry Branch Meets 1st Monday of the month 6.30pm for 7pm start at Gabbys of BerryLodge Broughton 131 PO Box 2092 Bomaderry NSW 2541 1st Wednesday monthly Agricultural Hall cnr Albany & Victoria Sts

Mainly Music 4464 1693Berry Community Church hall – for children under fi ve and parent /carersMeets Tuesdays during school term 10-11.30am $4 per familyPenwood Rail Road Inc. 4464 1201B215a Princes Highway Jaspers Brush 2535 [email protected] day - 1st Sun monthly - visitors welcome

Probus Club of Berry 4422 9340PO Box 68 Berry 2535 [email protected] 2nd Tuesday monthly, 9.30am Berry Masonic Village HallRedBerry Quilters 4464 2587PO Box 324 Berry NSW 2535 - 4th Friday monthly www.redberryquilters.org4th Friday monthly Berry 9.30am-1.30pmSewing Days 2nd Friday monthly 9.30am-2.30pm both at St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess Street

Shoalhaven Arts Society Inc. Hazel Hensler 4422 1794Meets every 2nd Thursday, 12:30 - Berry School of Arts [email protected] Historic Vehicle Club Inc. 4464 1723PO Box 1, Nowra NSW 2541 [email protected] Poultry Group 0410 548 704161 Kangaroo Valley Road 1st Wednesday each month above [email protected] www.shoalhavenpoultry.com.au

St Vincent de Paul Society 0410 548 704PO Box 77 Berry e [email protected] Monday monthly 7.30pm St Patricks Church Hall

Transformers Youth Group 4423 5652St Luke’s Anglican Church 68a Princess St Berry offi [email protected] every Friday 7-9pm during school term. Contact Grant Abbott, Youth MinisterZonta Club of Berry Ph-0411318193(Jean) or 4264 3648 (Lorraine)PO Box 302 Berry 2535 [email protected] 4th Tuesday monthly for dinner. Website-www.zontadistrict24.org

SPORTING GROUPSBerry Hockey Club 0412 218 704PO Box 4055, Nowra East NSW [email protected] www.berryhockeyclub.com.au

Berry Netball Club 0417 285 7891 Barwon St BomaderryMeets monthly at the Great Southern Hotel [email protected] Men’s Bowling Club David Armstrong 44641543PO Box 139, Berry NSW 2535 Ph: 0488 729 229 Harry Harrop on 44643043

Berry Junior Mixed Touch Football 0431 530 5437 Boran Place Berry 2535 [email protected] term 4 – Thursday 4pm till 6pm at the Berry Sporting Complex, North St Berry

Berry Riding Club 4464 1143445 Coolangatta Road Berry 2535 1st Tuesday monthly at the Berry [email protected] www.berryridingclub.com



RESTAURANTS & CAFES

BERRY SOURDOUGH CAFÉ23 Prince Alfred Street Berry NSW 2535 - t (02) 4464 1617Breakfast: Wednesday to Sunday, 8am-11.30amLunch: Wednesday to Sunday, 12noon-3pm

HEDGEHOGS COFFEE SHOP4/98 Queen Street, Berry - t 4464 3051 - 7 days - 8am to 4pmwww.hedgehogscoffeeshop.com.au

JUST DELICIOUSShop 3 / 62 Albert Street Berry - t 4464 3650 - Open 7 days - 9am - 5pm

MEZZADELLAS WOODFIRED PIZZAShop 6/97-99 Queen Street, Berry - t 4464 2045 - Open 7 nights from 5pm Will soon have live music in our courtyard on Saturdays from 4pm. We are no longer open for lunch on weekends.mezzadellas.com.auFInd us on Facebook @ Mezzadellas - Instagram @ MezzaDee

MILKWOOD BAKERY109 Queen Street Berry, NSW 2535Open 7 days a week, 7am-6pm Phone: (02) 4464 3033

SAVANNAH CAFÉStan Burt Arcade (shop 5 - in the arcade behind Cuckoo Corner)Open 7 days 9am - 4pm (8am weekends) Evening Dining Tuesday, Friday & Saturdayt 4464 3880 www.savannahcafebar.com Facebook: facebook.com/savannahcafebar

SILOS RESTAURANTPrincess Hwy Jaspers Brush - t 4448 6160 - www.silos.com.auLunch: Thursday – Sunday Dinner: Thursday – Saturday

THE BERRY TEA SHOPShop 1, 66 Albert Street, Berry - t 4464 1218 - Open 7 days: 10am to 5pmwww.theberryteashop.com.au email: [email protected]

IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR RESTAURANT LISTED HEREPLEASE CONTACT NANCY DAVIES - 0428 037 572 OR EMAIL [email protected]

Berry Restaurants & Cafes, Functions & Catering Guide

FUNCTIONS & CATERING

BERRY COURTHOUSE AND GARDENSCorner Victoria and Albany Streets, Berry - t 0458 369 266Functions, weddings, meetings inside and in gardens.www.berrycourthouse.org.au,email: [email protected]

BROUGHTON MILL FARM GUESTHOUSE BERRY78 Woodhill Mountain Road Berry - t 4464 2446Weddings, functions and conferences hosted and catered for on site.www.broughtonmillfarm.com.au email: [email protected]

GARNISH CREATIVE CATERINGt 0432 559 078Jo Jorgensenwww.garnishcatering.com.au

SAVANNAH CAFÉStan Burt Arcade (shop 5 - in the arcade behind Cuckoo Corner)t 4464 3880 www.savannahcafebar.com Facebook: facebook.com/savannahcafebar


Berry Vet Clinic

Berry Vet Clinic

84 Queen Street

Berry NSW

Ph: (02) 4464 1899

Email: [email protected]

Open Monday to Friday 8am – 6pmSaturday 9am – 12pm

Shoalhaven Heads open 10-12 Sunday

Dr Anthony Bennett B.V.Sc. (Hons)

Dr James Carroll B.V.Sc. (Hons)

Dr Bryden Krebs B.V.Bio/B.V.Sc.

Dr Hannah Belling B.V.Sc.

Dr Chris Stott B.V.Bio/B.V.Sc.

www.facebook.com/berryvetclinic

PARALYSIS TICK CONTROL UPDATE

We’re really excited to announce the fi rst new fl ea and tickproduct in a long time - NexGard. NexGard is an oral tablet that will provide eff ective fl ea and tick prevention for an entire month – this will be more convenient and more cost eff ective!In addition the product cannot be washed off so it is ideal for dogs that live in coastal areas that love to swim. NexGard works diff erently to the previously available products and shouldrevolutionise the way we manage these diseases. All of our staff have had extensive training on this product, so please come inand have a chat about how it works and what to expect!

Grooming with pick up and drop off

We are also pleased to announce the opening of agrooming service at Berry Vet Clinic. Style cuts will beavailable on Mondays and we will off er a pick up and dropoff service to all clients in Shoalhaven Heads and Berry.Standard grooming will be available on any weekday butkeep an eye out for some great hair cuts getting aroundtown. Monday will also see us off er a free drop off service for medications and food - Make sure you get your ordersin before 3pm on the Friday.


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David Berry Hospital Auxiliary Welcome to 2015 from the David Berry Hospital Auxiliary. We hope you all had a happy and safe Christmas and we wish you all the best for 2015.We would like to acknowledge a few Ladies who have given us a lot of support over a long time.Mrs Betty Ireland. Mrs. Ireland joined the Auxiliary in 1980/81 and was made a In House Life member of the Berry David Hospital Auxiliary in 2006 followed in 2007 by a Life Member of the U.H.A. which is a State wide acknowledgment. Later Mrs. Ireland was made a Patron of our Auxiliary.Although Mrs. Ireland doesn’t attend our meetings now because of her health, she is still a great supporter of our street stalls and our Easter egg stall each year.Mrs. Ruth Wheatley. Mrs. Wheatley joined our Auxiliary in 1979/80. Mrs. Wheatley doesn’t attend our meetings now because of her health but is well known for the cooking of her biscuits and her knitted slippers for all our street stalls.Mrs. M. Mathers is another Lady who doesn’t come to our meetings but is always happy to help at any time. Mrs. Mathers joined our Auxiliary in1978/79.We would also like to acknowledge the work for our Auxiliary by Ursula.Again, thank you to all these Ladies for their continued support over a lot of years.

ON SATURDAY 14THMARCH WE WILL HAVE A BOOK SALEWe will not be going around collectingbooks, but if you have any, please let us know and we can let you know regarding a drop off point. This Sale will be on a smaller scale than usual because we do not have the members to do the work.

WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL WE WILL BE HOLDING OUR ANNUAL EASTER EGG CHICKEN STALL IN BROUGHTON COURTOur next meetings will be held on Monday 9th February and the 9th March.

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Welcome to Mainly Music; this will recommence in the fi rst term on Tuesday the 3rd February. We start at 10.00am and go through until approximately 11.30 am each week. The cost is $5.00 per family each time and we would love you to come along with your children and join in the fun. You will fi nd us at Berry Community Church, 8 Schofi elds Lane Berry .The children and parents/carers all join in the morning session with opportunities to sing, dance and play. The children have the opportunity to learn new songs, movements, language and intellectual development during these sessions. In a feel-safe environment, children will attempt new tasks, make mistakes and try again. Music, with its built in repetitions, add reassurance to the child so that they are able to predict and anticipate. Children learning a new language often learn words and concepts faster within a musical song rather than through purely spoken word. The sessions enhance the development of all children.

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He is a former Police Offi cer and Australian Army Offi cer who has served in Afghanistan (two rotations) and East Timor as a Major.He is married to a local GP and they have two small children and live in Gerroa.Glenn has been working hard, listening to the community and their issues and concerns. He has a vision for our community and our future and he has a plan to implement that vision.The liberal Government are making cuts to TAFE and local schools; they have made our local train services worse and more expensive; they are selling off the poles and wires for our electricity system (delivering nothing for our region and costing the State a steady stream of revenue); they are not providing necessary funds for our health system in our hospitals and our ambulance services.They are not a good government for our community.Glenn will fi ght for better services for our growing region – education, police, public transport, utilities and more. He will also fi ght for sustainability and to protect our natural heritage.Glenn would like to meet you and hear your views too.Through a series of street stalls, door knocking, telephoning, discussion groups, community groups and public meetings as well as through his Facebook page, Newsletter and web page Glenn is listening and responding to our community.His vision and his plans for our future will be set out and communicated in the next weeks leading up to the election at the end of March.

POLICY ANNOUNCEMENTS POLICY ANNOUNCEMENTS To date, Labor has announced a number of policies which we will take to the election,To date, Labor has announced a number of policies which we will take to the election,

including the following which are directly relevant to the Kiama electorate:including the following which are directly relevant to the Kiama electorate:● Labor will maintain the boundaries of Gerringong and Gerroa where they currently are. This will preserve the current agricultural belt south of the Elambra Estate, which is vital to the local

agriculture, tourism and local businesses; and will also protect the environment in that area. (The Liberals, and in particular Gareth Ward, have said they will never allow the boundaries to meet, but have not ruled out development on that land, and have refused to answer how close

they will allow the boundaries to get to each other).● Labor will reinstate Jervis Bay Marine Park’s protected status, and will lift the Liberals’ general moratorium on creating new Marine Parks. This will lead to increased fi shing stocks along

the Kiama coastline.● Labor will keep TAFE fees at current 2014 levels; will restrict the amount of funding available for private operators to contest to 30%; and will do away with the Smart & Skilled programme,

which has cut a lot of courses from TAFE, including many apprenticeship programmes.● Labor will ban Coal Seam Gas mining in drinking water catchment areas; and will place a moratorium on all CSG mining in NSW until the Chief Scientist is satisfi ed that CSG mining has

been proven to be safe. More policies will be announced over the next weeks leading up to the election.

Glenn Kolomeitz is someone who has great life experience and will fi ght for you.

Here are some of the ways you can meet and talk with Glenn: Meet Glenn outside the Berry Pharmacy -• Wednesday 28th January 9am to 11am • Tuesday 3rd February 2pm to 4pm

• Thursday 12th February 2pm to 4pm • Wednesday 25th February 2pm to 4pmOr contact him m: 0402 343 407 - Facebook: Glenn Kolomeitz Labor for Kiama - Email: [email protected]

(register to receive his Newsletter through here or the Facebook page).You can also meet Glenn at the Berry Show.

COMING EVENTS:

Meet Tanya Plibersek : Thursday 19th February

The Hon. Tanya PlibersekShadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development. Deputy Leader of the Opposition. Member for Sydney.

Details shortly on Facebook, in the Newsletter and on the web page or call 0439 965 354

Meet Chris Bowen & Michael Daley : Monday 16th February Business Lunch

The Hon. Chris BowenShadow Federal Treasurer. Member for McMahon.

Michael DaleyShadow NSW Treasurer.Shadow NSW Minister for Finance and Services. Member for Maroubra.

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Vegetation along the New Highway: It will be noticed that the Princes Highway realignment project from Toolijooa to Berry has commenced. The most notable aspect of this is the removal of many mature trees from in and, in some places, outside the new alignment. This is necessary if we are to rid Berry of the heavy through traffi c. The landscaping that will be part of the project will include the planting of trees, shrubs and grasses along the road verges. The RMS will take responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of this vegetation. Those areas disturbed outside the alignment such as ancillary, storage and stockpile areas will be restored back to their as found state. The contractor Fulton and Hogan is responsible for this work.The contract for the work requires the planting to be local native plants propagated from local seed stock. Many of these plants are not generally to be found in commercial nurseries. This is a bold and unique undertaking by the RMS. Large numbers of seedlings will be required and these require long lead times to be produced. The propagation of local native plants has been going on in Berry and other areas of the Illawarra for many years but not at the scale that will meet the needs of this project. Landcare is has been interested in this idea of using Native Stock since it has been engaged in discussions with the RMS during the planning stage of the project. Illawarra Landcare is signifi cantly involved with the contractor in meeting the specifi ed requirements of the works. Members of Berry Landcare are also collecting seed and propagating seedlings. Native plants can be very diffi cult to propagate. Collection needs

LANDCARE BERRYto be at exactly the right time to be fertile but not taken by birds. Often propagation can only start if the seeds are processed in a very specifi c way. Anyone interested learning how and when to gather native seed and how to propagate them please contact Lyn Clark (4464 3911).

Weed and Native of the Month:Asparagus Fern: Not actually a fern. A many branched perennial herb with a dense covering of fi ne pine-like foliage with scattered spines above ground and a dense mat of tuberous roots underground. It reproduces vegetatively and from seed. Flowers are white or pale pink and fruit is a red globular berry. It is dispersed by birds and dumping of garden refuse. A major problem in many areas. Remove all tubers when digging it out.Prickly Rasp Fern. Pretty little fern with bright pinky-orange new growth makes a good ground cover for a shady site. It will tolerate full sun and is drought tolerant. Spreads by underground runners.

Working Bees for February 2015:Bong Bong Road: 9-11am Sunday 8th FebruaryBroughton Vale: 3-5pm Sunday 1st FebruaryBundewallah Bushcare: 3-5pm Sunday 22nd FebruaryCamp Quality: 9-11am Sunday 15th FebruaryMoeyan Hill: 3-5pm Saturday 21st February at the Borrowdale Close entrance.Mount Coolangatta: 1-3 pm Saturday 21st February at end of Roxbrough Rd, Far Meadow.Be on time to get a lift to site.Mark Radium Park: 9-10am Friday 27th FebruaryPrincess Street: 9:30-11:30am Tuesday 24th FebruaryTindalls Lane: 3-5 pm Sunday 8th February.CONTACTS:Berry Landcare has eleven Landcare, Bushcare and Parkcare groups which care for a wide variety of sites throughout the Berry district. Most hold a monthly working bee lasting two hours. Residents interested in volunteering are invited to contact the relevant site coordinator.Bong Bong Road Landcare: Julia Woinarski 4464 2084Broughton Vale Bushcare: Philip Thorniley 4464 2198Bundewallah Bushcare: John Clark 4464 3327Camp Quality Bushcare: Jeanne Highland 4464 1271David Berry Hospital Bushcare: Philip Thorniley 4464 2198Mark Radium Parkcare: Rodney Cole 4464 1475.Moeyan Hill: Bill Pigott 44643241 or [email protected] Coolangatta Bushcare: Myke Cunningham 0418 297 435 or [email protected] Street Parkcare: John Cullity 0414 362 609, 4464 3327Strongs Road Landcare: Ian Parker 4448 6359 or [email protected] Lane Landcare: Harvey Blue 4464 1880 or Jim Jefferis 4464 2988Information can also be found at Berry Landcare on Facebook.


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BERRY MEN’S SHEDWORKING TOGETHER FOR A BETTER BERRYMembers of the Shed, along with representatives of Fulton Hogan, and MP Gareth Ward at the handing over of the fi rst consignment of 20 nesting boxes.In December, members of the Berry Men’s Shed handed over the fi rst consignment of nesting boxes to Fulton Hogan who are responsible for the construction of the by-pass.The nesting boxes are designed to house animals that will be displaced as part of the roadwork construction.Shed secretary, Richard Wiseman, said Fulton Hogan approached the Shed to ask them to construct 45 nesting boxes for a variety of animals. There are 14 different types of animals all requiring different size nesting boxes. Fulton Hogan’s Andrew McRae said that this was an opportunity for us to engage with the community.Local member Gareth Ward also attended the handing over and said that it was a successful story for the environment and the community. The Shed is working on the next order of nesting boxes due for completion at the end of February.The Shed held its Christmas Party in December at the Berry Bowling Club where Chairman Peter Johnstone bestowed awards to long serving members George Gray and Allan Armstrong along with Grahame Hepper. The major award, the Tardis trophy, was awarded to John Winlaw for his consistent attendance and work ethic during the year. The party was attended by over 60 members and guests.Once again the Berry Men’s Shed will be sponsoring the Woodwork section at the Berry Show and we welcome as many entries as possible.Our fi rst health talk will be held on Thursday 19th March as part of Seniors week and our guest speaker will focus on living a healthy lifestyle. More details will be in the March newsletter.On 28th March as part of the State Election the Shed will be holding a garage sale and raffl e at the polling booth located at the Berry Uniting Church.

The Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9.00am – 4.00pm Phone 4464 3956.

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BERRY MEALS ON WHEELSBerry Meals on Wheels really started back in the mid to late 1970’s with local church ladies serving a meal to people in need in Berry. Then a few ladies went out to Shoalhaven Heads MOW and broughtMeals back to Berry for a few in need. Then in 1985 Berry Meals on Wheels was able to collect meals from David Berry Hospital Monday till Friday then and still we are now receiving hot meals from Berry Masonic Village Kitchen Monday to Friday, with frozen meals if necessary able to be collected from Nowra Meals on Wheels for weekends.How lucky we are in Berry to have Volunteers who come to our aid when needed to Be on our Delivery List.If you know someone who is in need and is frail, aged or disabled give our Coordinator John a call 44 641 604John a call 44 641 604

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A new year has begun and we now move onto the challenges, hopes and aspirations of the new year ahead. 2015! What will it bring?The year 2104 ended with a most successful street stall, one that the Berry community and its many visitors supported. Thank you. Congratulations to our two raffl e winners – Jackie Cooper 1st prize and Louise Miller 2nd prize. Congratulation also to our members who received certifi cates for the various Land Cookery competition. We fi nished our year with a succulent and delicious meal at the Nowra TAFE Destiny Cafe.

Heather Darlington from the Bendigo Bank came to our last meeting for the year 2014 and presented the Berry CWA Branch with a $2000 cheque to help towards our renovations. We were most appreciative and thankful for their generous gift.

Congratulations to the following young people who are grandchildren of Berry CWA members in receiving monetary awards and scholarships to help further their education:

Bianca Morgan to further her education as a third year student in Hospitality at Nowra TAFE

(Cynthia Druitt Grant)

Mia Wright-Miller and Jackson Bamber receiving the Ing Family Berry Lions Scholarship.

“Life is like a bicycle – to keep your balance you must keep on moving”− ALBERT EINSTEIN

Our Quiz master extraordinaire Sandra prepared a trivia quiz to start our minds a-thinking about the Anzacs as we celebrated Australia Day. This year will be one of many memories as we search our history in World War I.

Our aprons and food gloves were needed yet again as our members prepared sandwiches for the many hungry mouths attending the Berry Show. Our members did not put away their cooking bowls and aprons or their needles and thread as we needed a full stocked Stall at the Berry Show. A big thank you to all our willing ladies who help make our stalls the success that they are.

The positives of our new year were tinged with great sadness as we learned of the passing of our loved International Offi cer Mrs Lorraine van der Lubbe on December 30th after a short illness. She will be remembered for her tireless work in the international fi eld and her involvement with the Berry School children. We celebrated her life with an afternoon tea at the Berry CWA rooms. She will be sorely missed.

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For further information contact either Marie 44232164, Sandra 44642836, the CWA website at www.cwaofnsw.org.au, or the Secretary PO Box 321 Berry 2535

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With another year so quickly upon us, I fi rstly wish to thank all those generous folk who supported our last street stall, all I can say is the total was amazing. Thank you once again. When we tell folk we are raising money for the leprosy mission a general reaction is, ‘Oh I thought that was only in the bible?’ or comments similar. There are many unanswered questions in the fi eld of leprosy, from the mechanism of transmission, to the reasons why some people get severe nerve damage despite good treatment, to the best ways to reduce the stigma of leprosy in a community. In order to address these questions TLM has a research strategy which tries to prioritise some of the topics and states how they will manage research. Because research is complex, requiring a wide variety of resources and skills, TLM collaborates with universities and other research groups. TLM is able to contribute access to many people affected by leprosy through the programmes around the world. TLM plays a central role in global research such as the effort to monitor and prevent the emergence of drug resistance in leprosy, the prevention on leprosy in contact through chemoprophylaxis and /or a vaccine, and the research for better treatments for leprosy reactions. Research on local issues is also important, such as why people delay for months or years before seeking treatment; often local traditions and beliefs are crucial in answering such questions. TLM seeks to be a learning organisation, in which research helps us improve the way we serve people affected by leprosy. If you would like to become a member of our group in Berry we would love your support. Our fi rst meeting for the year is on Thursday the 26th February at 1.30pm, held at 17 Gwenda Ave., Berry. For more in information please contact Trish Nicholson on 44641693.

LAST YEAREnded on a high note – indeed several high notes - with the Zonta Choir giving renditions of Christmas Carols at Bupa and David Berry Hospital and in the street for the Berry Merry Christmas night. And for the lucky attendants of the Zonta Christmas party, a special presentation from the musical “Cabaret” when the girls let down their hair, butdid not kick up their legs, and generally provided a lot of fun for all concerned. Generous donations were also made during the evening in support of Cambodian Dalin Eng, who, as a sole teacher in the Dump in Phnom Penh is struggling to educate some of the children living there. Zontian Rosalie Fletcher told of her heart-wrenching meeting with this brave young woman who lives in unimaginably poor conditions.

AND THIS YEARShaping up well already with the Big Breakfast planned to celebrate International Women’s Day, again to be held at Mountain Ridge Winery on Saturday, March 7, commencing at 8.30am. Last year this event sold out very quickly, so don’t be disappointed, book and pay ASAP with Carole Cassidy on 0408 997 780 using BSB 082 435 A/C139 7013.Members and friends (including the blokes) will be most welcome, and we promise some interesting life stories from our guest speakers, great entertainment and a delicious breakfast.

WARDROBE CLEARING TIMEYes, get ruthless – clear out those unwanted clothes from your wardrobes ready for the Zonta Pre-Loved Clothing Sale coming up on Sunday, 3rd May, under the Showground Grandstand. Any clean clothing in good condition is welcome, and that includes jewellery, shoes and handbags. This event has proved to be a very successful fund-raiser for our various good works, so your donations would be greatly appreciated. For arrangements for collection, please contact Mary Seelis on 4464 1191.

MORNING TEAWant to know about Zonta? Come along to our next morning tea at Our Book Shop in Berry – in the back room – on Tuesday, 3rd February at 10.30.It’s a great opportunity to fi nd out what Zonta is all about, what the club does, its’ philosophy and goals, and to meet some of the members in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

MEETING DETAILSDinner meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Gabby’s Restaurant, Berry, 6.30 for 7pm, however January meeting is closed to non-members.

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